But when hankering after a plant-based treat, the takeaway menu isn't always the easiest thing to navigate. However I’ve also made this curry without doing any of these things and ok there is a taste difference but it’s not a deal breaker. There is nothing over complicated about this recipe the only thing you will need to do is reduce the sauce especially if you are using chicken thighs.

OK let’s get to the million dollar question regarding SYNS or calories unfortunately I can’t give you that information because it depends on the ingredients used. In this recipe I have cheated to the max 🙈 but don’t let that put you off because this recipe is still super tasty but super easy.Chicken thighs allow more fat to be added to the sauce which can make it difficult to reduce it to a thick sticky consistency. As you will have guessed by now I’m a huge fan of cheating when it comes to cooking and i make no apologies for doing so. Well done Mr Bavin and after reading the ‘Introduction’ and then the ‘Thank you’ at the end of the book - it makes it a more personable and relatable book for home life cooking.

Born out of pure laziness 🙈 but these sometimes are the best creations and i can promise this was so good and im definitely making it again real soon. Refreshingly practical, Fakeaway contains all the inspiration you need to make delicious meals for your family from scratch and on a budget. Chris Bavin is a judge on "Britain's Best Home Cook", co-presents the hugely popular "Eat Well for Less? I decided to make a stir fry out of mine but you could use this as a basis for a Chinese Fakeaway, from frozed the duck i used takes 7 mins to cook perfect for a mid week meal too.With at least 30 inclusive recipes for specific diets, whether you're gluten-free, dairy-free, veggie or vegan, Chris Bavin is redefining takeaways and putting them back on the menu with affordable, accessible and all-inclusive ingredients for the whole family to enjoy. Bought this as a gift to myself, this book is so easy to use for everyday cooks who want to make something a bit special for a Saturday night tea , I so can’t recommend this enough as a beginner guide chicken tikka masala has now become a favourite in my house , as shocked at how much a takeaway has now become . You will see for the white sauce i used a cream cheese yes its a cheat but its one worth trying it really does save all the messing around creating a sauce, but as always use whichever sauce you like. Over the years i have made lots of chicken recipes covered in crisps and to be honest they all work and add bags of flavour without the need to create spices that give a desired taste. During the cooler months i use a lot of kale either with “fakeaways” or with Sunday Dinner and i always get asked how i cook mine, so as we are heading back into the cooler months here is my “how to” video.

I used mozzarella as i know Graeme will eat it but feel fee to use any cheese you like – if you are following Slimming World or Calorie Counting this recipe fits in with these diets. We always have a portion of Chilli in our freezer (you could use spag bol for this also) which really speeds up the cooking process and works perfectly in this recipe. The main reason for my 3 stars is the fact that the digital version is simply a scanned version, no live links.There isn’t anything complicated about this recipe other than deciding how much lime you want to add after the beef is cook and how you are going to serve them. As with all vegetarian recipes you can if course make this a meat version by using any mince or sausages you have. What we thought: Prawn toasts are one of our favourites in a classic Chinese takeaway, but we would’ve had no clue how to make them. This wasn’t supposed to be on my meal plan this week but when you wake up feeling not too good my advice is go for the easiest option if you have to cook- so meatball subs it is!

Organised by type of takeaway, there are dishes to recreate from the chippy, pizzeria, diner and more. You should also note that the picture images show only our serving suggestions of how to prepare your food - all table accessories and additional items and/or ingredients pictured with the product you are purchasing are not included.

A fantastic summer slow cooker recipe which you can make into many different meals which is what i did i used 2 portions then used the other 2 portions in a different recipe. It's one of life's little pleasures, and a great way to try food from around the world in the comfort of our own homes. You will see in the video i add a sprinkle of chilli flakes this is optional but if you haven’t tried this please give it a whirl it really does add a fantastic flavour. His brand new book, Fakeaway is here to help you recreate healthier and cheaper versions of your favourite takeaway dishes at home but without any compromise on flavour and fun, from sweet and sour chicken to loaded nachos.